The arrival of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Qatar at Aqaba Port last month signalled a major step forward for Jordan’s energy sector, while also putting the country’s plans for...
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Economic Update | Jordan moves to lay new tracks
25 Jun 2015
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia to keep pumping oil
25 Jun 2015
Production from Saudi Arabia’s oil fields will remain at near record levels for the next few months, with Riyadh looking to maintain above-average output despite low prices.
Economic Update | Oman’s retail sector expected to rally
19 Jun 2015
While weaker growth and uncertainty have cast a shadow over Oman’s retail sector during the past 18 months, activity is expected to pick up in the medium term on the back of a rapid rise in leasable...
Economic Update | Bahrain moves to expand stock market appeal
19 Jun 2015
A push to bring new products and services to the stock market is being steered by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), which regulates the country’s financial services industry.
Economic Update | Dubai set for leaner tourism season
17 Jun 2015
A tapering of demand will lower earnings in Dubai’s tourism and hospitality industry this year, though an expected rise in arrivals from emerging markets, in particular Asia, may offset weaker...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi pumps up oil investment
16 Jun 2015
Plans by Abu Dhabi to invest more than $25bn over the next five years to increase offshore oil production capacity look set to secure the emirate’s position as a leading oil producer, amidst a global...
